1. The majority of shops in Benidorm are open from 10:00 to 21:00. Some shopping centers may be closed during a working day for a lunch break. Fans of shopping should keep in mind that in Benidorm low price of goods is usually the indication of its poor quality. The travellers, who want to save money on purchasing souvenirs, are recommended to go to Cala de Finestrat market, which is open on Fridays.
2. CARREFOUR supermarket is the best place to purchase food. It works every day including weekends and lunch breaks. The shopping center is distinguished not only by the largest choice of products, but also by very attractive prices.
3. In many luxury or famous restaurants high cost of dishes is not always a sign of their special taste. As a rule, travellers pay more for the name of the restaurant and its luxury decoration. While selecting a place to eat, tourists are better to keep an eye on the local residents. The more visitors a restaurant or a café has, the higher is the quality of its dishes.
4. Do not forget to leave tips in the restaurants. As a rule, the size of tips ranges from 10% to 15% of the total bill. In some facilities service charge may be already included in the bill.
6. You may also find special booths for phone conversations in large shopping complexes. These phones are usually marked with the sign «telefonos publicos». In this case the cost of a telephone call will be calculated after you finish it.
7. Public transport system is well-developed in Benidorm. Buses usually run around the city from 6:00 to 22:00. Some routes work even at night. During the day the cost of a ride estimates 1.25 Euros; the cost may be a bit higher at night.
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9. Renting a car is permitted only to people who have driver's licenses of international class. You driving experience must be at least a year.